A Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival poem
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They’re dancing at the main stage
Melodies entwining in their hair
Pulses beating with the rhythm
of the musicians everywhere.
Jamila Mai at the Roots and Blues August 23, 2011
Some members of Jamila Mai performing at the Salmon Arm Roots and Blues
Jamila Mai Belly Dance of Salmon Arm offers classes for beginners and intermediate belly dancers of all ages. Classes run in three sessions a year: generally Sept to Dec, Jan to Mar, Mar to May at the Downtown Activity Centre (former Salmon Arm Elementary).
For details, contact Rachael at two-five-zero-eight-three-three-nineteen-fifteen or email her at drmoney@telus.net
Roots and Blues August 20, 2011
Having read all last night, (The Help) and getting only 3 hours sleep before I had to start my day, I’m now sitting here at 11 p.m. having awoken from a five hour nap, listening to the music from the main stage of the Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival.
This is quite a lovely festival, with generally well-behaved guests of all ages, who listen to a variety of music from around the world on several stages throughout the day, and settle in for the main stage once night falls. A significant portion of Salmon Arm comes free as volunteers for one area or another.
This year I am volunteering on the dance stage. Various local dance groups are performing a little, and then leading a participation workshop. We’ve been practising all summer, which is good, because usually we all desperately miss dance between the spring and fall sessions.
Lots of people make up these local festivals, doing all sorts of little jobs. Our time makes it happen. Come on and enjoy a day with us!
Shawn L. Bird 